Mississippi Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/10/2026 15:20

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 5:20PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 10, 2026 - 3:20pm
Expires: 
May 10, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 520 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ruleville, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Ruleville, Doddsville, and Blaine around 525 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Sunflower; Leflore
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS